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I love Robert Lamm’s voice. Terry and Peter were wonderful as well, but there is something so comforting about Robert’s voice. Probably the best band of their era. Thank goodness they filmed this performance! What a blessing for us all!!
I don't remember the first time I heard Chicago, but I was blown away that a "rock" band had a horn section. Then I wondered why all rock bands didn't have a horn section. Talk about every artist being outstanding! I just love em!
They all started as as jazz musicians. Just a magic moment in time. Bassist, guitarist, and keyboardist are all top vocalists and took turns singing lead. That's a BAND!
You picked up on the right stuff here… the dynamics added to the live performance, the musicianship, the harmonies, Danny’s drum fills, along with their usual songwriting and horn arrangements made them a treat each time I saw them.
That vocal is Terry Kath. He was the soul of Chicago. Unfortunately he shot himself accidently in 1977 and that was a sad time for Chicago, and fans!! Terry will never be matched.
Chicago is an amazing band. “I’m A Man” is one they really start jamming in. Also “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?”, “Make Me Smile” are some really good tunes too. These are also from Tanglewood 1970.
Tanglewood was such a cool place to hang out (ok, I was 15!) I went with two musician friends, a flutist and a keyboard player, and we hung out with other great musicians, none were really famous yet, but we learned later! A cool school with seriously talented folks!
Note that these guys were all in their EARLY 20s at the time of that concert! Terry Kath was SELF TAUGHT on guitar, the others attended music classes in college. Terry impressed Jimi Hendrix and Danny Seraphine impressed Buddy Rich. Both Jimi and Buddy were considered as the authorities on their crafts, so you KNOW Chicago had great talent!
Such control on the quiet transition sections, they held it together where another band might have had the cohesiveness and drive of the song fall apart at that time.
You have to check out “Old Days” it’s so nostalgic. I must have heard it from my parents playing it because I’ve always loved it! So much I got a tattoo on my lower arm that says “Old Days” next line is musicals bars/notes and then it says “On my mind and in my heart to stay”
Terry Kath the lead guitar also a lead singer is one of the greatest guitarist of all time. He accidentally shot and killed himself circa 1978. RIP Terry.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! ruclips.net/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/видео.html When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs AND A GUITAR PLAYER THAT'S BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour. "POEM 58" - PLEASE!
check out the song Introduction......terry didnt read or write music..but wrote this song and arrangements...Robert Lamb helped chart it for the band.....they recorded it live...in studio in ONE take.....
I must point you toward Leonid & Friends, again. Their love & close reproduction of Chicago's music is delightful. The drummer Igor is a beast that you will enjoy.
I was fortunate enuff to see/hear the original 7 members 3 times in 69-70. Amazing group, my all-time favorite. Watch the entire Live at Tanglewood concert sometime.
Such a beautiful song ❤ This song reminds me of a former love, many years ago, it was our song. For another band from that era with a hit that also utilized lots of horns, check out One Fine Morning by Lighthouse. That song has a lot more jazz in it than Chicago. Also, Howard Shore (the prolific composer) was a member, as was Skip Prokop, whose impromptu drum lesson changed a very young Gil Moore's (drummer for Triumph) life.
The last time I saw Chicago (around 2003-2004), they were the headliner for Huey Lewis and the News and Earth, Wind, and Fire. That was an amazing concert, although the mid-July temperatures at an outdoor venue was the opposite. James Pankow (trombone) has always been one of my favorites-the man exuded sex appeal! We did 25 or 6 to 4 for marching band. It was cool to play something current!
There's so much talent in this band! They've always been one of my all-time favorite bands. I've done several covers from them, including this song. Their versatility and originality are almost unmatched! One of the most amazing things about this group is that their first 5 albums were double albums! Their first album was recorded in just a week! To record a double album as a debut is amazing in and of itself, but to record it and mix it in less than 2 weeks is phenomenal! They recorded it in 5 days, and then had it mixed in 5 days! You should check out the musicianship in their song called Free! It will blow your mind!
They were called Chicago Transit Authority at this point. Some of the first records of this actually had CTA on them. I still have mine. Chicago was my very first rock band crush after the Beatles of course.
@@snakeinthegrass7443 It was....Janice walked out carrying a 5th of Southern Comfort which she proceeded to pound back during her set. Oh yes and she was wearing a little black dress that didn't cover much. 🙂
I'm going to see them this April in Huntsville, Alabama... They still have 3 founding members in the band and I did see them in 1977 in Birmingham Alabama and that was before Terry Kath passed away from an accidental death... Look forward to seeing them in April, tickets were kinda pricey but there are only about 1200 seats in the concert hall...
The studio version is absolutely worth checking out--cleaner production/sound, and (if it's the longer, album version rather than the radio version) a great percussion 'jam session' at the end. That said, this was a fun, jazzy take on the song. Chicago was one of my first concerts as a teen--over a decade later than this--and they put on a fantastic show!
They were set to play a concert at my town high school in 1970 but it got canceled for not selling enough tickets. No one knew them very early on but then they exploded.
I like your reactions because you understand music. Every band saved their best for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Superb acoustics. Their whole performance there from 1970 is memorable. Next up (suggestion) - Colour My World/Make Me Smile, same gig.
When I was in high school, we had a jazz band. It took a lot more of us to get a similar sound. We were fortunate to have a very progressive band director, for 1971-1972. Chicago was our favorite songs to play and got the best reaction for the listeners. Amazing group with such a signature souno that never disappointed. Thanks, Stephen. Amazing, as always.
All right my brother Stephen... I have always thought that this song was performed by somebody like Tom Jones or someone like that. This man just blows my mind ‼️💯🔥🎺🎹🎷🎸🥁🎤😁👍🏼
Hey Steven! No, that little break down is not on the album version. It's just something they did in live performances. Don't know if you knew but the bass player would go on his own and have a great solo career. His name is Peter Cetera.
Pete Cetera was an excellent terrific bass player when he was with the Real Chicago. But after Kath died they lost their rawness, Cetera went commercial and pop.
Steve, I know you love horns and also percussion. You should check out Tower of Power and either the studio version of "You're still a young man" or "What is hip?" You'll be amazed.
Steven, if you like Chicago you must check out a cover band called Leonid and Friends. Start with Does Anybody Really know What Time it is. Thanks. Really enjoy your reactions.
Have you ever listened to Traffic (a Canadian band)? If not...might want to check out their song "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"!!! Definitely worth investigating!!😉😉
Steven, I agree completely with all those suggesting you check out the album version, BUT I would add my strong recommendation to check out the version by Leonid and Friends (Russian/Ukrainian Chicago Tribute) Be ready to have your mind blown in the best possible way.
I wanted to ask you on the newest video. You gotta check out JamWayne . He is from Alabama . Check out his song No Problem first please ! Much Love from Alabama .
Chicago was the first concert I ever went to. It was 1973 at MTSU. It costs me $3 to get it. But, to get the full appreciation of Chicago, you really need to listen to the studio version. It's how they meant it to sound. Of course, they edit it and mix it and stuff, but it sounds much much better. No, they really messed up when they started "vamping." I think it sounds awful. And if you want to hear Chicago get wild with the horns, listen to Chicago III and a song called Free. Chicago was really Kath's band. When he died, they lost their rawness and went strictly commercial.
One of the best bands ever, at least in their early days. Unfortunately most people only know their later stuff, not bad either, but yeah... not so much my cup of tea. Pleas listen to their anti war hymn Better End soon in the same concert. Still appropriate for today's world, or even more!
I know you don't like cowbells, shakers, tambos, more cowbells and some funky, gnarly drum playing. You also don't like when a band has three lead singers and they use them all in one song. I don't think you like salsa dancing either, Steven. So you def should stay away from the song, I'm A Man, from this same show. It's the closer too, so I know you wouldn't like an extended jam session centered around Danny on the drums. You wouldn't like it. ....I wonder if it'll work....🤔🤔
What a gig for a trombonist and a trombone solo to boot. You heard the old joke? what is the difference between a dead trombonist in the street and a dead snake in the street? the snake was most likely on it's was to a gig.
My thoughts revolve around the fact that "groups" just aren't produced or supported any longer. Sad. The humanity and clear collaboration just are not profitable any more.
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They went absolutely crazy during this performance! Unbelievable!!
A lot of the bands back then sounded so good live. They were very talented. Great reaction man.
Them dudes are real musicians
I love Robert Lamm’s voice. Terry and Peter were wonderful as well, but there is something so comforting about Robert’s voice. Probably the best band of their era. Thank goodness they filmed this performance! What a blessing for us all!!
Every single thing that they sing makes me smile, too.
Danny Seraphine proving you don't need a monster drum set to have monster chops...
Yes. Thank you.
The album version has a percussion outro that you in particular should check out. They were absolutely one of the best bands ever to see live.
This is my favorite Chicago song. Wore the grooves off of this one. I think the original recorded version is the best.
I don't remember the first time I heard Chicago, but I was blown away that a "rock" band had a horn section. Then I wondered why all rock bands didn't have a horn section. Talk about every artist being outstanding! I just love em!
Check out the studio version as well. Incredible.
They all started as as jazz musicians. Just a magic moment in time. Bassist, guitarist, and keyboardist are all top vocalists and took turns singing lead. That's a BAND!
Take a moment to consider that they formed just three years before this concert. It's no wonder they have had a career as a band for decades. Amazing.
My favorite Chicago song. I played for my wife on my first date with her. Still makes my eyes water 23 yrs later.
It’s my favorite too.
They are just so talented and unique. Nobody sounds like them.
You picked up on the right stuff here… the dynamics added to the live performance, the musicianship, the harmonies, Danny’s drum fills, along with their usual songwriting and horn arrangements made them a treat each time I saw them.
You have to listen to the studio version. It is incredible do it next !., i was luckly enough to see Chicago w/ Terry Kath 3x !
Their first tune on their first album CTA is called Introduction it will bliw you away
That vocal is Terry Kath. He was the soul of Chicago. Unfortunately he shot himself accidently in 1977 and that was a sad time for Chicago, and fans!! Terry will never be matched.
That is keyboardist Robert Lamm on vocals. Terry Kath was the guitarist.
Amazing group. Many iterations later but still performing. Saw them about 3 years ago here in 🇨🇦. Still perfection and love, love, love the horns!!
This was from their first album(a double vynal set) called "Chicago Transit Authority. I bought that album in 1973. And still have.
This entire show is amazing, but you need to do the encore, "I'm a Man"!!!!🎸🎵🎶
This entire concert is available on RUclips and has to be watched it's just amazing
Absolutely one of, if not THEE most talented overall bands in Rock and Roll
Chicago is an amazing band. “I’m A Man” is one they really start jamming in. Also “Does Anybody Really Know What Time it is?”, “Make Me Smile” are some really good tunes too. These are also from Tanglewood 1970.
I second and third that motion!
Some bands just have to be seen live!! Here for it man! The studio version has a long percussive only outro.
A class act from the word go!!! So many great songs❤❤❤❤❤
Tanglewood was such a cool place to hang out (ok, I was 15!) I went with two musician friends, a flutist and a keyboard player, and we hung out with other great musicians, none were really famous yet, but we learned later! A cool school with seriously talented folks!
Note that these guys were all in their EARLY 20s at the time of that concert! Terry Kath was SELF TAUGHT on guitar, the others attended music classes in college. Terry impressed Jimi Hendrix and Danny Seraphine impressed Buddy Rich. Both Jimi and Buddy were considered as the authorities on their crafts, so you KNOW Chicago had great talent!
Terry Kath only started playing when he was 15. He was incredible.😊
I adore Chicago!! My favorite song of their's is "Saturday In The Park"....and of course "25 or 6 To 4" live at Tanglewood!!🎶🎼🎵🎤🎙🎹🥁🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥
Such control on the quiet transition sections, they held it together where another band might have had the cohesiveness and drive of the song fall apart at that time.
Now the Studio version to hear Danny laying down some NASTY fills. If nothing else but for your own enjoyment.
We had Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears and up here in Canada, Lighthouse combining horns significantly into their sound back in the day. Lucky us!!
You have to check out “Old Days” it’s so nostalgic. I must have heard it from my parents playing it because I’ve always loved it! So much I got a tattoo on my lower arm that says “Old Days” next line is musicals bars/notes and then it says “On my mind and in my heart to stay”
Terry Kath the lead guitar also a lead singer is one of the greatest guitarist of all time. He accidentally shot and killed himself circa 1978. RIP Terry.
You have to listen to the studio version. It is incredible.
Go dig up their debut album when they were known as The Chicago Transit Authority and play these two tracks: "Introduction" and "Poem 58". Guitar player Terry Kath wrote "Introduction" and sang lead vocals. He was called "The White Ray Charles" by his bandmates. Soulful baritone voice! "Poem 58" is nine minutes of PURE FUNK led by Terry Kath on guitar, Danny Seraphine on drums, and Peter Cetera on bass. Kath's guitar will make you want an ice pack for your jaw after you pick it up from the floor! ruclips.net/video/j8aJiLUaWGI/видео.html
When they were "The Chicago Transit Authority", they were the house band at the Whisky a Go Go in LA. One night between sets, Jimi Hendrix, who was in the audience, went to their dressing room after catching their first set. He approached their sax player Walt Parazaider and said, "You guys have a horn section that sounds like one set of lungs AND A GUITAR PLAYER THAT'S BETTER THAN ME! You wanna go on the road?" They said "YEAH!". And that's how they became Hendrix's opening act on a national arena tour.
"POEM 58" - PLEASE!
Concur! Poem 58 is 🔥🔥🔥
check out the song Introduction......terry didnt read or write music..but wrote this song and arrangements...Robert Lamb helped chart it for the band.....they recorded it live...in studio in ONE take.....
Setentas y ochentas lo mejor Chicago fue la primera banda que incluyó metales en su música 👌👍
Terry Kath has been my favorite guitarist for years. TOMO-ZO of Gacharic Spin is the only guitarist I’ve heard who has his style and speed.
I must point you toward Leonid & Friends, again. Their love & close reproduction of Chicago's music is delightful. The drummer Igor is a beast that you will enjoy.
I can imagine this is a rare moment in concert when all the members are "feelin' it"
Chicago. Yes.
I was fortunate enuff to see/hear the original 7 members 3 times in 69-70. Amazing group, my all-time favorite. Watch the entire Live at Tanglewood concert sometime.
Such a beautiful song ❤ This song reminds me of a former love, many years ago, it was our song.
For another band from that era with a hit that also utilized lots of horns, check out One Fine Morning by Lighthouse. That song has a lot more jazz in it than Chicago. Also, Howard Shore (the prolific composer) was a member, as was Skip Prokop, whose impromptu drum lesson changed a very young Gil Moore's (drummer for Triumph) life.
The last time I saw Chicago (around 2003-2004), they were the headliner for Huey Lewis and the News and Earth, Wind, and Fire. That was an amazing concert, although the mid-July temperatures at an outdoor venue was the opposite. James Pankow (trombone) has always been one of my favorites-the man exuded sex appeal! We did 25 or 6 to 4 for marching band. It was cool to play something current!
I remember when Chicago was always on the radio! Such a fantastic group!
There's so much talent in this band! They've always been one of my all-time favorite bands. I've done several covers from them, including this song. Their versatility and originality are almost unmatched! One of the most amazing things about this group is that their first 5 albums were double albums! Their first album was recorded in just a week! To record a double album as a debut is amazing in and of itself, but to record it and mix it in less than 2 weeks is phenomenal! They recorded it in 5 days, and then had it mixed in 5 days! You should check out the musicianship in their song called Free! It will blow your mind!
They were called Chicago Transit Authority at this point. Some of the first records of this actually had CTA on them. I still have mine. Chicago was my very first rock band crush after the Beatles of course.
OMG: I MISS THEM - SO MUCH!! JUST SO PRIME!! Such a TIGHT and TALENTED GROUP!! It's amazing to FEEL, as a GROUP!
First time I saw Chicago they were call Chicago Transit Authority and they were the opening act for Janice Joplin. ME=OLD. 🙂
That must've been a night!!
@@snakeinthegrass7443 It was....Janice walked out carrying a 5th of Southern Comfort which she proceeded to pound back during her set. Oh yes and she was wearing a little black dress that didn't cover much. 🙂
@ I'm sure it was great at the time - but listening to it now, as an adult, it's pretty sad.
WOOOOHOOOO!!! Couldn't CLICK: FAST ENOUGH!!! I'm ALWAYS here for EARLY CHICAGO!!! ENJOY, STEVEN!!! RIP, Terry Kath!!
I'm going to see them this April in Huntsville, Alabama... They still have 3 founding members in the band and I did see them in 1977 in Birmingham Alabama and that was before Terry Kath passed away from an accidental death... Look forward to seeing them in April, tickets were kinda pricey but there are only about 1200 seats in the concert hall...
The studio version is absolutely worth checking out--cleaner production/sound, and (if it's the longer, album version rather than the radio version) a great percussion 'jam session' at the end. That said, this was a fun, jazzy take on the song.
Chicago was one of my first concerts as a teen--over a decade later than this--and they put on a fantastic show!
Sophomore in HS. Man, it takes me back
What a great tune and timeless lyrics! Thanks for sharing this one, Steven. Brings me right back to when I was a kid!😁❤️
Got to see them three times in Pittsburgh, but for me, when Terry Kath died, Chicago died.
What I just noticed is how the drummer is in the front line with everyone else.
They all are lined up unless Terry or Peter are singing. As soon as their done, they step back so everyone is up front together. True class act!
They were set to play a concert at my town high school in 1970 but it got canceled for not selling enough tickets. No one knew them very early on but then they exploded.
Hmm, having had hit records by 1969, it's hard to believe that they wouldn't be highly known by 1970
I'd love to see your reaction to their first hit ever the song us called "Questions 67 & 68" it's a definite banger try it
Some of my earliest musical memories were from this album. As chaotic and dysfunctional as my family was, they at least had great taste in music!
Love this band!! “Feelin’ Stronger Every Day” is still my favorite!!🤘🔥
I like your reactions because you understand music. Every band saved their best for Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Superb acoustics. Their whole performance there from 1970 is memorable. Next up (suggestion) - Colour My World/Make Me Smile, same gig.
Tremendous musical talent among this whole group. Recommending "Feeling Stronger Every Day" - Live in studio, 1973.
This was a great concert. Chicago is the greatest of all time imo!
Before the great guitar player, Terry Kath, left us. RIP Terry
When I was in high school, we had a jazz band. It took a lot more of us to get a similar sound. We were fortunate to have a very progressive band director, for 1971-1972. Chicago was our favorite songs to play and got the best reaction for the listeners. Amazing group with such a signature souno that never disappointed. Thanks, Stephen. Amazing, as always.
All right my brother Stephen... I have always thought that this song was performed by somebody like Tom Jones or someone like that. This man just blows my mind ‼️💯🔥🎺🎹🎷🎸🥁🎤😁👍🏼
Hey Steven! No, that little break down is not on the album version. It's just something they did in live performances. Don't know if you knew but the bass player would go on his own and have a great solo career. His name is Peter Cetera.
Pete Cetera was an excellent terrific bass player when he was with the Real Chicago. But after Kath died they lost their rawness, Cetera went commercial and pop.
Played at most weddings for pretty much the entire Seventies (and I went to at least 6 of them during that timeframe).
And they started out as a garage band as Chicago Transit Authority. RIP Terry Kath.
All smiles with this reaction! :) Why can't horns make a come back.
You really need to view their version of "I'm a man" from this concert!
You should also check out I’m A Man from this concert
The live version sounds just like the studio version. Robert Lamm on vocals
Great song and reaction
This reminded me why I had such a big crush on Robert Lamm when I was a young teenager.
Check out the tv special "Chicago live in the Rockies" it's awesome!
Please check out Leonid and Friends , a band from Moscow. They do Chicago covers and EARTH Wind and Fire. They sound just as good if not better.🔥🔥
Steve, I know you love horns and also percussion. You should check out Tower of Power and either the studio version of "You're still a young man" or "What is hip?" You'll be amazed.
Do "I'm a Man" from this same concert. Another banger.
Steven, if you like Chicago you must check out a cover band called Leonid and Friends. Start with Does Anybody Really know What Time it is. Thanks. Really enjoy your reactions.
Have you ever listened to Traffic (a Canadian band)? If not...might want to check out their song "Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys"!!! Definitely worth investigating!!😉😉
I haven’t but thanks for the suggestion!
Check out the studio version, it’s much cleaner.
Steven, I agree completely with all those suggesting you check out the album version, BUT I would add my strong recommendation to check out the version by Leonid and Friends (Russian/Ukrainian Chicago Tribute) Be ready to have your mind blown in the best possible way.
I wanted to ask you on the newest video.
You gotta check out JamWayne . He is from Alabama . Check out his song No Problem first please ! Much Love from Alabama .
Chicago was the first concert I ever went to. It was 1973 at MTSU. It costs me $3 to get it. But, to get the full appreciation of Chicago, you really need to listen to the studio version. It's how they meant it to sound. Of course, they edit it and mix it and stuff, but it sounds much much better. No, they really messed up when they started "vamping." I think it sounds awful.
And if you want to hear Chicago get wild with the horns, listen to Chicago III and a song called Free.
Chicago was really Kath's band. When he died, they lost their rawness and went strictly commercial.
One of the best bands ever, at least in their early days. Unfortunately most people only know their later stuff, not bad either, but yeah... not so much my cup of tea. Pleas listen to their anti war hymn Better End soon in the same concert. Still appropriate for today's world, or even more!
I know right?
I know you don't like cowbells, shakers, tambos, more cowbells and some funky, gnarly drum playing. You also don't like when a band has three lead singers and they use them all in one song. I don't think you like salsa dancing either, Steven. So you def should stay away from the song, I'm A Man, from this same show. It's the closer too, so I know you wouldn't like an extended jam session centered around Danny on the drums. You wouldn't like it.
....I wonder if it'll work....🤔🤔
Haha 😂 It just might!
@@setonhillstudios 🙏🙏😂😂
"I'm a Man" at Tanglewood. If you thought this was good...
What a gig for a trombonist and a trombone solo to boot. You heard the old joke? what is the difference between a dead trombonist in the street and a dead snake in the street? the snake was most likely on it's was to a gig.
My thoughts revolve around the fact that "groups" just aren't produced or supported any longer. Sad. The humanity and clear collaboration just are not profitable any more.
I think you are sadly absolutely right!
Yeah not the record cut they are ad libbing.
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I'm a Man
Chicago
Early Chicago was the Best!!